Paramedic-PRN

Salem Memorial District Hospital; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Paramedic-PRN in Salem, Missouri. The role requires field patient care including BLS and Advanced Life Support, along with assistive duties in the Emergency Room. Must complete a Paramedic program and be at least 21 years old. This PRN position offers flexible shifts and a focus on emergency care.

Qualifications

• Must complete a Paramedic program with completion, certification, and licensing.
• Be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all decisions concerning patient care in the field.
• Assists in the Emergency Room under the direction of the charge RN.
• Renders emergency care in the field.
• Controlling hemorrhage, immobilizing fractures, and maintaining advanced airway control.
• Control hemorrhage with dressings and bandages.
• Immobilize fractures and maintain advanced airway control within Paramedic scope.
• Assist in childbirth and care of the mentally disturbed.
• Assess patients and perform medical and trauma evaluations.
• Extricate victims using techniques and tools quickly and safely.
• Able to provide Advanced Life Support.

Skills

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Completion of a Paramedic program

State Paramedic license/certification

Job description

Job Posting

Paramedic-PRN PRN Positions Available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: 24-Hour Shifts

Major Roles & Responsibilities

• Is responsible for all decisions concerning patient care in the field, including BLS and Advanced Life Support.
• Assists in the Emergency Room under the direction of the charge RN.
• Render emergency care in the field.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Controlling hemorrhage with dressings and bandages.
• Immobilization of fractures and maintenance of advanced airway control within the Paramedic scope of practice.
• Assisting in childbirth and care of the mentally disturbed.
• Assessment, medical and trauma evaluation.
• Extrication of victims using techniques and tools quickly and safely.
• Able to provide Advanced Life Support.

Certifications & Skills

• Must complete a Paramedic program with completion, certification, and licensing.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Be at least 21 years old.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

EOE

Additional Information

Position Type: Pool/PRN/Per Diem

Shift: Other

Contact Information

Salem Memorial District Hospital
35629 Highway 72
Salem, MO 65560
Phone: [phone]